California Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

In this completely free practice test for the California Class M Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are

explained in the California Motorcycle Handbook. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

California Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 03

When you're passing a vehicle which could move into your lane, when should you use your horn?

a. In all of these situations

b. If you see the driver look over his/her shoulder

c. If they have started to indicate

d. If they look like they're veering towards your lane

Question 1 of 30

In an emergency, which of these should you NOT do?

a. Swerve then brake

b. Brake and swerve together

c. Brake then swerve

d. They are all correct depending on the situation

Question 2 of 30

When can you afford to ignore your mirrors?

a. Before slowing down

b. When stopped at an intersection

c. In none of these situations

d. Before changing lanes

Question 3 of 30

When should you switch off your high beam light at night?

a. When the road is well lit

b. When there is a vehicle behind you

c. In residential areas

d. When following or approaching another vehicle

Question 4 of 30

When should you not use your high beam headlight during the hours of darkness?

a. On the freeway

b. In brightly lit areas

c. On quiet suburban roads

d. When it's foggy

Question 5 of 30

Approaching an intersection, a driver coming from your left appears to smile and nod you through. What should you do?

a. Progress across the intersection without stopping

b. Speed up to make room for him

c. Continue to assume he hasn't seen you

d. Nod back in thanks

Question 6 of 30

When is it especially important to flash your brake light?

a. When you are being tailgated

b. When you are turning somewhere unexpected

c. When you need to make a tight fast turn from a highway

d. In all of these situations

Question 7 of 30

Riding on the highway, how long before you change lanes should you signal your intention?

a. 5 seconds

b. 3 seconds

c. 4 seconds

d. 2 seconds

Question 8 of 30

When you're riding in a straight line, what should you do if your front wheel locks?

a. Completely release the front brake, then reapply

b. Keep on braking with the same force

c. Completely release the front brake and leave it off

d. Release both front and rear brakes

Question 9 of 30

When should you cancel your turn signals?

a. As soon as you begin your turn

b. Once you are well away from the turn

c. As soon as your turn is completed

d. Once you are halfway through your turn

Question 10 of 30

When you see a hazard which requires evasion ahead, what should you do?

a. Wait until you get closer to decide on action

b. Maintain your present course and speed

c. Sound your horn and/or flash lights

d. Stop in all circumstances

Question 11 of 30

Why should you assume a car driver hasn't seen you at night?

a. Because motorcycle lights are less bright than others

b. They can't see because of their dashboard lights

c. Your lights can easily be lost in those of other vehicles

d. Drivers at night are more likely to be careless

Question 12 of 30

How can the tail lights of a car you're following help you with your judgment?

a. They can help you shelter behind the car

b. They can light up the road surface behind the car

c. They can indicate rough surfaces or potholes

d. They can help you judge your passing maneuvers

Question 13 of 30

In an emergency, how should you sound your horn?

a. A series of short beeps

b. One short beep

c. Any of these

d. Get on it and stay on it

Question 14 of 30

When approaching two or more hazards, how should you adjust your speed?

a. Speed up so you can get past them both at once

b. Any of these options

c. Slow down to deal with them one at a time

d. Maintain your speed so you can swerve between the two

Question 15 of 30

What's the best way of overcoming your blind spot?

a. Move your head to change the view in your mirror

b. Glance to the side with your eyes

c. Twist your mirror with your hand

d. Turn your head to look into it

Question 16 of 30

How can you get round the different view convex mirrors give you of traffic behind?

a. By trial and error

b. By moving your head forward and back

c. It's not important

d. By practicing

Question 17 of 30

Approaching a parked car, where should you position yourself?

a. In the left portion of the lane unless there is oncoming traffic

b. In the center portion of the lane

c. In the left portion of the lane regardless

d. In the right portion of the lane

Question 18 of 30

The best place to be when taking a curve is?

a. Around the outside

b. It depends on the circumstances

c. Through the center

d. Around the inside

Question 19 of 30

If you are in a high-risk area (intersection, shopping area, school or construction zone) what should you have covered?

a. Both brakes and the clutch

b. The rear brake and clutch

c. The front brake and clutch

d. The front and rear brakes

Question 20 of 30

When you park at the roadside, what angle to the curb should you take?

a.45° to 90°

b.10° to 20°

c.25° to 35°

d. Parallel

Question 21 of 30

You're riding along a road you know well at night. What should your speed be?

a. Faster than during the day

b. At the posted speed limit

c. Slower than during the day

d. Any of these depending on conditions

Question 22 of 30

Which of these should you wear to maximize your chances of avoiding collisions?

a. A reflective vest

b. All of them

c. Brightly colored clothing

d. A brightly colored helmet

Question 23 of 30

As you approach a driver pulling out from your left, you should be aware that s/he is very likely to?

a. Misjudge your speed and distance away

b. Misjudge your speed

c. Deliberately try to harm you

d. Misjudge your distance away

Question 24 of 30

Where should you direct your vision when making an emergency swerve?

a. At the road in front of you

b. At where you want to go

c. At your handlebars

d. At the obstacle you are swerving round

Question 25 of 30

When you have to make an emergency swerve, what should your body position be?

a. Lean further over than the motorcycle leans

b. Keep it upright

c. Lean half as far as the motorcycle leans

d. Lean as far as the motorcycle leans

Question 26 of 30

When should you take measures to guard against the driver of a parked car pulling a U-turn in front of you?

a. When they pull out sharply

b. When they do not signal

c. When they are signaling left

d. Always

Question 27 of 30

Which is these is not a potential hazard?

a. They all are

b. Street furniture (telephone poles, guardrails etc.)

c. Pedestrians on the sidewalk

d. Vehicles that are behind you

Question 28 of 30

Which of these mistakes is the most common one made by motorcyclists involved in collisions?

a. Over braking both brakes

b. Under braking both brakes

c. Under braking the front and over braking the rear

d. Over braking the front and under braking the rear

Question 29 of 30

On a suburban road, how far from a left or right turn should you begin using your turn signals?

a. 100 feet

b. 75 feet

c. 25 feet

d. 50 feet

Question 30 of 30

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California Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

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